Senior Counsel, Fashion

What You’ll Do

As Senior Counsel, you’ll focus on licensing for our portfolio of well-known fashion and lifestyle brands. You'll thrive in our fast-paced environment and articulate positions related to IP licensing in a way that balances business needs with risk mitigation, with an eye on achieving business results. You'll report to the Deputy General Counsel. As a member of the legal team, you will draft and negotiate Authentic’s key fashion and media deals (including IP license agreements) in tandem with Authentic’s business development and brand management teams. The position also regularly interacts with Authentic’s Intellectual Property Department and other internal business units (e.g., Marketing/Communications, Finance, Operations, etc.).

What you’ll be working on

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements relating to intellectual property licensing (with an emphasis on trademarks), fashion, retail, advertising and media marketing (e.g., influencers and talent), e-commerce, and general commercial matters.
• Providing advice and counsel regarding trademarks and other intellectual property.
• Coordinating directly and efficiently with colleagues from Authentic’s business development, brand management, and marketing teams.
• Enabling the business to timely achieve its targets, while respecting the Company’s principles and applicable laws, and assisting in embedding these principles into the Company’s processes and decisions.
• Implementing and overseeing corporate policies, procedures, and programs.
• Assist in-house and outside counsel with ongoing general matters for the Legal Department, as required in the day-to-day functioning of the Company and the Legal Department.
• Capable of reviewing, negotiating and drafting (or at least familiar with) the following types of agreements: long and short form trademark license agreements, retail and/or e-commerce operations, permission and clearance agreements, term sheets, sponsorship/endorsement agreements, event agreements, influencer agreements, agreements/rules for sweepstakes / contests, and settlement agreements.

Must Haves:

• 3-5+ years of law firm and/or equivalent in-house experience at a consumer product, Lifestyle/fashion, media/entertainment company, or a technology company
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, and a valid license to practice law in New York State.
• Experience in data / privacy law is a plus but is not required
• Proven ability to accept and action instructions concerning both specific assignments and general policies.
• Demonstrative track record of ownership and accountability for projects, duties, and tasks.
• Proficiency with M.S. Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Mac, and Internet research
• Organizing workflow and deadlines (including advising on priority and project management)
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, adaptable, flexible, organized, discreet and cost-conscious problem solver who can remain calm and work under pressure
• Experience in the Fashion/Retail, Entertainment, and/or Apparel Industries

Primary Location Salary Range:

$150,000 - $190,000